Cerebral Palsy, otherwise known as CP, affects 1 in 500 children worldwide. Diagnosed in early childhood, CP is the most common physical disability found in children, even today, in first world countries with the best medical care ever seen. Cerebral palsy varies in its overall effects, from the obvious to the extremely severe, and to this day remains one of life's medical mysteries. Because it affects so many people around the world, it is important to understand cerebral palsy and its effects on those diagnosed with the disorder. Congenital CP is the most common case of cerebral palsy, caused by brain damage that occurs before or during birth. Brain damage can be attributed as the cause of 85-90% of all cases of cerebral palsy associated with certain risk factors. There are multiple risk factors associated with congenital cerebral palsy that may increase the chance of developing infantile cerebral palsy. at birth, premature or in a multiple pregnancy are more at risk of contracting cerebral palsy. Children born to pregnancies resulting from reproductive technologies and children born to mothers who have had infections or medical problems during the pregnancy period are also much more prone to contracting cerebral palsy. develop cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy developed from these types of problems is often called acquired cerebral palsy or cerebral palsy caused by infection or injury before birth. While there are preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of contracting the disorder, there is no way to completely prevent or cure cerebral palsy. There are three main types of cerebral palsy: spastic, dyskinetic and ataxic. The first of these, spastic cerebral palsy, is the most common and affects approximately 80% of people with this disorder. ... half of the sheet ...... has horse. Although the clients who came to Horses Help all faced different ailments, I was fortunate to work with these three children and work up close and personal with cerebral palsy. CP will continue to be a medical mystery. The work continues to be done as scientists search for a cure and better ways to improve the lives of those already dealing with the disorder. There are many types of cerebral palsy and they all vary in severity and effects on the body, but they all have important implications for the body and appropriate measures should be taken to try to prevent the development of cerebral palsy in your child. Works Cited "Cerebral Palsy" (CP)." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October 17, 2013. Web. November 8, 2013."What is Cerebral Palsy?" World Cerebral Palsy Day. The Allergan Foundation, 2013. Web. 10 November. 2013.